78729 — Austin, TX
Home-Services Market Scores by Industry · 2024 ACS 5-Year
Targeting Scores by Vertical
| Vertical | Score | Key Drivers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| healthcare | 87/High | +9 14,500 households · +11 median income $86K (x1.2) | Details → |
| Professional Services | 85/High | +5 14,500 households (x0.5) · +11 median income $86K (x1.2) | Details → |
| Real Estate | 81/High | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x0.8) · +6 14,500 households | Details → |
| other | 78/High | -1 owner-occupied 38% · +5 14,500 households | Details → |
| general | 78/High | -1 owner-occupied 38% · +5 14,500 households | Details → |
| insurance | 78/High | -1 owner-occupied 38% · +3 14,500 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| Roofing | 75/High | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x1.2) · +5 14,500 households | Details → |
| Gutters | 74/Medium | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x1.2) · +5 14,500 households | Details → |
| Moving & Relocation | 73/Medium | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x0.9) · +9 14,500 households (x1.3) | Details → |
| Windows & Siding | 73/Medium | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x1.2) · +5 14,500 households | Details → |
| Plumbing | 71/Medium | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x1.2) · +5 14,500 households | Details → |
| Electrical | 71/Medium | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x1.2) · +5 14,500 households | Details → |
| HVAC | 71/Medium | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x1.2) · +4 14,500 households | Details → |
| Pest Control | 68/Medium | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x1.2) · +6 14,500 households | Details → |
| Landscaping | 68/Medium | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x1.2) · +5 14,500 households | Details → |
Scores are 0–100 (50 = baseline). Higher = stronger demographic fit for that vertical.
Census Demographics — ZIP 78729
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Austin |
| State | TX |
| Total Population | 30,460 |
| Total Households | 14,500 |
| Median Household Income | $86K |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 38% |
| Median Home Value | $476K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 41% |
| Median Resident Age | 35 years |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best vertical to target in ZIP 78729?▾
Based on Census demographics, ZIP 78729 scores highest for healthcare (87/100). It also scores well for Professional Services and Real Estate.
Why do scores differ across verticals for the same ZIP?▾
Each vertical weights Census signals differently. Roofing emphasizes older homes; landscaping emphasizes higher-income single-family homes; B2B verticals weight business density and income over home age. The same ZIP can score very differently across verticals.
How do I use these scores to plan my service territory?▾
Import ZIP 78729 and surrounding high-scoring ZIPs into AreaOps, assign them to your brand and market, and use the targeting workbench to find adjacent expansion opportunities.
What Census data powers these scores?▾
Scores are computed from 2024 ACS 5-Year estimates: population, households, owner-occupied housing, median income, median home value, and single-family share.
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